Charles “C.J.” Wickersham, 21, of Longboat Key, will undergo surgery this afternoon following a weekend shark attack that occurred off of Anna Maria.
According to the victim’s sister, Kristi, Wickersham is recovering and will have surgery this afternoon to debride his wound.
Kristi Wickersham said that her brother will likely remain hospitalized for another 10 days.
For more information, pick up a Sept. 29 copy of the Longboat Observer.
Contact Robin Hartill at rhartill@yourobserver.com.
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